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Asia-Pacific leads hydrogen vehicle growth amidst infrastructure challenges
The region’s ambitious targets face infrastructure and cost hurdles.
Asia-Pacific leads hydrogen vehicle growth amidst infrastructure challenges
The region’s ambitious targets face infrastructure and cost hurdles.
Southeast Asia and India reap more manufacturing amidst diversification
They benefit as companies diversify manufacturing due to reshoring, nearshoring, and friendshoring trends.
Japan factory activity slows down in June as costs rise
But growth in manufacturing output shows optimism.
Philippines manufacturing activity falls to 3-month low in June
The industry showed a strong and sustained rise in output but new orders softened.
India's factory activity surges in June, hiring hits 19-year peak
But there's an increase in operating expenses.
Philippines set to become manufacturing hub as expansion shifts from China
Record-high $49.1b in electronics exports in 2022 set to attract more investors.
Global semiconductor sales up 19.3% YoY in May
Worldwide chip sales increase 4.1% month-to-month
Thailand aims to become 4th largest producer of electronic circuits
Currently, Thailand holds a 4% market share in electronic circuits.
Southeast Asia's first battery plant opens in Indonesia
This is a major step toward the country's lofty goal of becoming a top 3 producer of EV batteries.
ASEAN manufacturing grows amidst global supply chain shifts
Structural advantages propel ASEAN as a preferred manufacturing hub despite challenges.
Hanoi aims for SEA's semiconductor hub despite supply chain limits
Vietnam is in the top 10 for semiconductor exports, with 6% annual growth projected until 2027.
Malaysia's manufacturing sector to grow in H2 despite dip in June indicator
However, business sentiment has declined for the fifth consecutive month, which could impact optimism.
Manufacturing business sentiment in Vietnam to rise in Q3
However high loan interest rates remain a challenge.
China's manufacturing growth hits 3-year high in June
But businesses are challenged by lower confidence and expectations.
Chinese automakers receives positive response from Thai consumers
FTA benefits, price competitiveness, and government incentives drive success.
Limited availability hinders SAF adoption in aviation
High costs, limited supply, and infrastructure challenges impede large-scale use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Thailand's auto manufacturing needs new skills, ethics for EV shift
A growing demand for digital skills and expertise in green technologies exists.
